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PetVet Care Centers · 1 month ago

Emergency Licensed Technician and Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Overnight Shift)

Springfield, VA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25/hr - $35/hr

1+ years exp

PetVet Care Centers is a compassionate and progressive veterinary referral center specializing in emergency and critical care. They are seeking an Emergency Licensed Technician and Experienced Veterinary Assistant to work overnight shifts, performing diagnostics, maintaining medical records, and providing excellent customer service while collaborating with the medical team.

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Responsibilities

Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Perform diagnostics such as phlebotomy, cystocentesis, in house laboratory testing (CBC’s, blood chemistries, urinalysis, SNAP tests, blood typing, cross matching) blood pressures and radiographs. , take vitals, use and perform medical math

May include some lifting or carrying (up to 50 lbs). Will include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner

Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs

Using critical thinking to work positively as a team player; remaining calm and professional while effectively problem solve

Exhibits excellent customer service skills when engaging with clientele

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor, Hospital Manager or Medical Director as needed

Qualification

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianEmergency Care ExperiencePhlebotomyLaboratory TestingCustomer Service SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Perform diagnostics such as phlebotomy, cystocentesis, in house laboratory testing (CBC's, blood chemistries, urinalysis, SNAP tests, blood typing, cross matching) blood pressures and radiographs

Take vitals, use and perform medical math

May include some lifting or carrying (up to 50 lbs). Will include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner

Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs

Using critical thinking to work positively as a team player; remaining calm and professional while effectively problem solve

Exhibits excellent customer service skills when engaging with clientele

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor, Hospital Manager or Medical Director as needed